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Meet the contenders who want to unseat Michigan’s constitutional sheriff
HASTINGS, MI -- For the past four years, Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf has been on a quest to prove there was fraud in the 2020 elections, a conspiracy touted by losing presidential candidate Donald Trump. Now Leaf himself is in the middle of an election, running against more contenders...
Rower Molly Bruggeman says Notre Dame prepared her for Olympics
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The opening ceremonies for the Paris Olympics are next week, and there are hundreds of athletes representing Team USA. One of those athletes is Molly Bruggeman. She was a three-time All-American rower at Notre Dame from 2011-2014 and now is in her first Olympics for women’s rowing.
Notre Dame Commits Deuce Knight, James Flanigan, and Will Black Top ON3’s ‘Future Freaks’ List
ON3's "Future Freaks" list featured 3 Notre Dame commits, including quarterback Deuce Knight, tight end James Flanigan, and offensive tackle Will Black, who collectively made up 30% of the list. Deuce Knight listed as #28 overall prospect in the country by ON3. James Flanigan ranked as the #92 overall prospect...
Hartford Township discusses progress of Van Buren Emergency Services housing; township road repairs remain on schedule
The Hartford Township Board met for their regular, monthly meeting on July 11, 2024 where updates on the Van Buren Emergency Services housing project were discussed. Currently, the parking lot behind Hartford Township Hall is not in use due to the need to install the water and sewer lines.
Find out what to expect during this weekend's Covered Bridge Days
CENTREVILLE – An ice cream-eating contest, donut-on-a-string eating contest Lawn Twister and more traditional activities await festival-goers at this weekend’s Centreville Covered Bridge Days. Here's what co-organizer Dawn Quinn had to say about the 52nd Covered Bridge Days that starts Friday. There are some new events this year....
Dairy Queen to give free Dilly Bars for National Ice Cream Day
INDIANAPOLIS — Dairy Queen will be rewarding customers with a free Dilly Bar to celebrate National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 21! To get the sweet-treat customers have to place an app order of at least $1. There are approximately 197 Dairy Queens in Indiana so you’re sure to find a location that serves […]
Look out for that green scum in area waterways as summer heats up
The summer green scum is back in Michigan waters, signaling harmful algal blooms. Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Health Agency Environmental Health Director Paul Andriacchi said nothing has been confirmed yet in the three-county district, but there is a nearby suspected site. "We just want to get the word out because of conditions," he said. ...
Multiple-vehicle crash under investigation by St. Joseph County Fatal Crash Team
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- On July 16, a crash occurred at the intersection of Walnut Street and Colfax Street at 6:07 p.m. that involved multiple vehicles. The St. Joseph County Fatal Crash Team (FACT) was activated following the crash. The crash occurred after an attempted traffic stop. A vehicle,...
Concord mall renovation preserves history
A new stage of construction at the former Concord Mall in Elkhart. Crews are working to transform the historic mall into a new business park. Developers say preserving the history of the building was important, deciding to update the building instead of tearing it down. "They didn't like blow it...
Elkhart Schools impacted by tornado, offering additional food service sites
Some Elkhart schools have been impacted by the tornado and storm damage that occurred earlier this week. Four Elkhart Community Schools buildings sustained structural and electrical damage, as well as damage to the sidewalks and surrounding properties. Superintendent Dr. Larry Huff says additional food service sites at Monger Elementary and...
ND Shakespeare Festival offers zany performances for both families and 'adults only'
SOUTH BEND — The Notre Dame Shakespeare Festival will bring back favorite performances of “ShakeScenes” on July 20 at the University of Notre Dame’s DeBartolo Performing Arts Center and “Shakespeare After Hours” on July 26 at LangLab. “ShakeScenes,” which starts at 2 p.m. July...
BEWARE-Dangerous Viral Disease Now Confirmed In More MI Counties
While many Michigan residents enjoy more outdoor activities with the summer weather, there are some summertime illnesses to be concerned about such as those associated with heat or swimming. There is one concerning viral disease now being detected in more Michigan counties that could cause serious illness or death to people and pets.
Michigan Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Stealing Mperks Data From Meijer Customers
A 22-year-old West Michigan man has pleaded guilty and could spend 20 years in prison for a massive mPerks theft scheme targeting Meijer customers last year. Nicholas Mui of Grand Haven will also give up $630,000 in cash and cryptocurrency and surrender his computer. mPerks Scheme Costs Meijer More Than...
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
'Let's Go Blue' chant breaks out during JD Vance speech at Republican National Convention
Amid the political divide between parties, the Republican National Convention had a little sports divide, too, Wednesday night in Milwaukee. During his acceptance speech for the Republican nomination for Vice President of the United States, U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio fueled the historic Michigan-Ohio State rivalry. ...
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